ASC581 Professional Industry Practicum 2 (8)

Abstract

The purpose of this subject is to either prepare students to enter or progress in their chosen career in a supported manner that encourages personal and professional development. This subject allows students to take the knowledge gained in previous subjects and apply it within a business/profession context. The practicum consists of 15 days of placement within an approved business, during which students are expected to be actively engaged in activity for no less than 7 hours per day.
During practicum, students are evaluated on a range of assessment tasks designed to encourage reflection of their own professional/personal development as well as improve their communication and interpersonal skills, technical competency, and self-learning and problem solving skills.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1

Online

Wagga Wagga Campus

On Campus

Wagga Wagga Campus

Session 2

Online

Wagga Wagga Campus

On Campus

Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC581Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration

Grading System

School:

One session

HD/FL

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in a Masters qualification

Related subject(s)

ASC380 Paired Subject ASC381 Paired Subject

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to work effectively and show formed linkages with the part of Industry towards which they have a career orientation;

be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of animal welfare in the animal and associated industries;

be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical responsibilities of the animal and associated industries in relation to individual clients, animals, the community and society;

be able to participate effectively as part of a team;

be able to discuss the complexities of industry practice in context;

be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to identify problems within the workplace and demonstrate problem-solving skills;

be able to clearly identify personal goals and learning needs with regard to professional practice and development including an ability to learn independently;

be able to maintain a portfolio identifying practicum experiences and the learning that has taken place as a result of these experiences; and

be able to demonstrate professional conduct within a workplace.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Personnel and professional development, including interpersonal skills

Problem solving within a business/industry context

How to develop a professional portfolio

Workplace dynamics

Commercial acumen

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Students are required to spend 15 working days within a single industry placement. This industry placement must differ to that undertaken in ASC580 Professional Industry Practicum 1.

Specialised Resources

As students are required to complete this subject in industry placements they may incur travel and accommodation costs.